Baptism

baptism class

To assist parents in preparing for the baptism of their child the Catholic Parishes of Stoughton offers a Baptism Class once a month. Parents are asked to attend a class at least a month before the baptism of their child. Classes run approximately one hour.

Upcoming Baptism Classes:

Monday November 6th at 7:00pm at Immaculate Conception

Baptisms are held the third Sunday of the month at St. James and the fourth Sunday of the month at Immaculate Conception. Please call the parish office for more information.

Baptism, the first and fundamental sacrament is the gateway to the other sacraments. Baptism is the sacrament that frees a person from original sin and makes that person a member of Christ and His Church. It is administered by immersing the recipient in water or by pouring water on the person’s head “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”.

Infants can be baptized soon after birth. At the time of Baptism, parents vow to practice their faith and provide a Catholic upbringing for the child. Adults who have never been baptized take part in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), and will typically be baptized at the Easter Vigil.

To assist parents in preparing for the baptism of their child the Stoughton Catholic Collaborative offers a Baptism Class. Parents are asked to attend these classes preferably at least a month before the baptism of a child. Classes last approximately one hour. Please call the parish office to register.

At St. James Parish Baptism are held the third Sunday of the month following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

At Immaculate Conception Baptism are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

*Due to the nature of the season, Baptisms will not be held during Lent. The monthly Baptism schedule will resume in April 2018*